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December 3, 2024
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: John Cotter, Sarah Hewins, Mark Townsend, Dan Ryan
Absent: Jim Hoffman
Every vote, in order
Application for Common Victualler License
Approve Common Victualler License
Approve Common Victualler License
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Common Victualler License by Mr. Townsend, seconded by Mr. Ryan. Vote: 4 to 0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Ryan)
Approve seasonal population for the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission
Approve seasonal population for the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission
From the minutes
“Motion to approve seasonal population for the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission by Mr. Townsend, seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 4 to 0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Hewins)
Approval of 2025 licenses
Approve 2025 Licenses contingent on taxes being paid in full
Approve 2025 Licenses contingent on taxes being paid in full
From the minutes
“Motion to approve 2025 Licenses contingent on taxes being paid in full by Ms. Hewins, seconded by Mr. Townsend. Vote: 4 to 0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Townsend)
Continue the hearing for the All Alcoholic License to December 17th at 6:10 pm
Continue the hearing for the All Alcoholic License to December 17th at 6:10 pm
From the minutes
“Motion to continue the hearing for the All Alcoholic License to December 17th at 6:10 pm, by Ms. Hewins, seconded by Mr. Ryan. Vote 4 to 0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Applicant for Carver Housing Authority
Approve Jeffrey Balboni for the Carver Housing Authority
Approve Jeffrey Balboni for the Carver Housing Authority
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Jeffrey Balboni for the Carver Housing Authority by Mr. Ryan, seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 4 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Approve the votes prepared by bond counsel of the Town, that, among other things, award the bonds to the winning bidder and set terms and maturities of the bonds, which votes are presented to this...
Approve the votes prepared by bond counsel of the Town, that, among other things, award the bonds to the winning bidder and set terms and maturities of the bonds, which votes are presented to this meeting and will be included in the minutes of the meeting below
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to approve the votes prepared by bond counsel of the Town, that, among other things, award the bonds to the winning bidder and set terms and maturities of the bonds, which votes are presented to this meeting and will be included in the minutes of the meeting below, second by Ms. Hewins. Vote 4 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Authorize the Planning Director to enter into Electricity Aggregation agreement on the behalf of the Town of Carver
Authorize the Planning Director to enter into Electricity Aggregation agreement on the behalf of the Town of Carver
From the minutes
“Motion to authorize the Planning Director to enter into Electricity Aggregation agreement on the behalf of the Town of Carver by Mr. Ryan, seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 4 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Approve Mr. Cannon and Mr. Townsend to represent on the Carver, Marion, Wareham Regional Refuse Disposal District
Approve Mr. Cannon and Mr. Townsend to represent on the Carver, Marion, Wareham Regional Refuse Disposal District
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Mr. Cannon and Mr. Townsend to represent on the Carver, Marion, Wareham Regional Refuse Disposal District was made by Ms. Hewins, seconded by Mr. Ryan. Vote: 4 to 0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Approve the request for $63,000.00 for a UTV, Skid unit, and Stretcher
Approve the request for $63,000.00 for a UTV, Skid unit, and Stretcher
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the request for $63,000.00 for a UTV, Skid unit, and Stretcher was made by Ms. Hewins and seconded by Mr. Ryan. Vote: 4 to 0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Approve the request for $41,830.00 for the purchase of an Electric Car to be used by the Town Departments
Approve the request for $41,830.00 for the purchase of an Electric Car to be used by the Town Departments
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the request for $41,830.00 for the purchase of an Electric Car to be used by the Town Departments was made by Ms. Hewins, seconded by Mr. Ryan. Vote: 4 to 0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Purchase one radio in the amount of $1,000.00
Purchase one radio in the amount of $1,000.00
From the minutes
“Motion was made to purchase one radio in the amount of $1,000.00 by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Townsend. Vote: 4 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Townsend)
Approval of Minutes of November 12, 2024
Approve of November 12, 2024 meeting minutes
Approve of November 12, 2024 meeting minutes
From the minutes
“Motion to approve of November 12, 2024 meeting minutes by Mr. Townsend, seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote 4 to 0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Hewins)
Approval of Executive Session minutes of November 19, 2024, not for release
Approve November 19, 2024 Executive Session minutes and not for release
Approve November 19, 2024 Executive Session minutes and not for release
From the minutes
“Motion to approve November 19, 2024 Executive Session minutes and not for release by Mr. Townsend, seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 4 to 0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Hewins)
Next Meeting
Adjourn at 8:19pm
Adjourn at 8:19pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 8:19pm was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Townsend. Vote 4 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Townsend)
From the Carver Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (2025 on) and its Document Center archive (earlier years). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos of current members: Mark Townsend and Sarah Hewins from Wareham Week (January 2026); Jim Elliman from Area 58 video of the October 6, 2026 Select Board meeting (identified by the nameplate in front of each member). Members without a photo show initials.
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